Anti-Spam legislation
Published
Spam Act 2003
Explanatory memorandum
Spam (Consequential Amendments) Act 2003
Explanatory memorandum
Spam Regulations 2004
Explanatory statement
Internet
The Internet plays an important role in how people learn, communicate, do business and go about their daily lives. We advise the Australian Government about all Australians having access to high-quality, reliable and affordable Internet services.
Telecommunication Reform Package
The Australian Government is reforming the telecommunications market to promote competition and to improve access to broadband...
National broadband network
NBN Co Limited is an Australian Government owned company. It was set up to roll out the National Broadband Network, which will...
Internet governance
Australia’s internet is managed through Australian law, policies and global coordination.
Competition in broadband
The Australian Government has policies to make broadband services more competitive.
What's new
Internet
The Government has announced a review of the management of the .au domain to ensure its fit for purpose in Australia’s modern...
Internet
Three million Australians are now connected to fast and affordable high-speed broadband through the National Broadband Network ...
Internet
The Office of the eSafety Commissioner (the eSafety Office) has released a pilot portal for reporting instances of the non...
Internet
Today marks the start of National eSmart Week focusing on online safety in our communities.
Policies (Internet)
Telecommunications Act Parts 7 and 8 requirements and exemptions
Published
Parts 7 and 8 of the Telecommunications Act 1997 apply to:...
Online content regulation
Published
Illegal and offensive online content is regulated through the Online Content Scheme under Schedule 5 and 7 of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 through a complaints-based mechanism. The Scheme is designed to protect consumers, particularly children, from exposure to inappropriate or harmful material....
The Migration Assurance Framework has been developed in collaboration with industry and sets out roles and responsibilities to assist in a smooth migration for customers taking up new National Broadband Network (NBN) services.